Chapter 48 A Chilling Poolside Encounter

• Azura furrowed her brow as she observed the situation unfolding before her. She was not pleased with the way things were going, as it seemed to be favoring the she-wolf. Despite this, she managed to muster a smile, reminding herself that Rome wasn't built in a day. Time was still on her side, after all.
• Bella gazed at the vampire king, perplexed by his odd behavior and speech. He seemed to be speaking more than was expected of him. She couldn't help but wonder how much alcohol he had consumed to become so intoxicated.
• "Oh, here she is," Blade chuckled rhetorically. The men who accompanied him turned their heads to look at Bella, shaking their heads in amusement as they joined in the laughter.